They are plastic toys like action figures, spaceships, toy soldiers and dolls and boardgames. Been sitting in water and grime for months. Would a garbage company recycle that kind of plastic or just dump them in a landfill? Should I just burn them?
2006-11-26 12:29:46 · 10 answers · asked by Lori Lynn 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The plastic is recycle able. Have you considered Goodwill or some other charity?
2006-11-26 12:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The majority of places have ordinances against burning items like that. And more than likely these items aren't going to be recyclable. Bag them up and throw them in the garbage.
Hope everyone remembers that the plastics probably used in these toys aren't the plastic that is recycled most often. #2
2006-11-26 20:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by UNI Panther 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Heavens,don't BURN them!Where have you been? The recycling place is the best thing, burning them causes pollutants to escape into the atmosphere, which in turn adds to the breakdown of the ozone layer. Ever heard of that?That is what's causing global warming.True,your little addition might not effect it, but multiply that times the number of people on the earth. I hope you understand,and I hope you get your flood mess cleaned up soon Cuz that's a real pain in the butt.
2006-11-26 21:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do Not Burn. Recycle or toss. Burning plastic can be a health risk, stinks and the residue is bad for the environment if we burn ourselves. Keep it Simple and Donate!
2006-11-27 01:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by Joyce D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend burning plastic as it can often release toxic chemicals. Do not donate these toys. If they have been in a flooded storage shed for months it is likely they are covered in toxic mold. Simply bag them and throw them out. I know those telling you to donate them mean well, but you can not guarantee you can get all of the mold off of them.
2006-11-26 20:40:32 · answer #5 · answered by Erin S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
how about instead of harming the environment by burning plastic; or throwing them away; give them to goodwill or have a garage sale.
dont just waste those toys im sure some kids out there will appreciate them. give them to goodwill or some donation store so u can dump it off there instead of a....landfill
2006-11-26 20:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by LALALOLO 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take them to a recycling place for plastic
2006-11-26 20:47:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take them to a plastic recycling place
2006-11-26 20:32:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
donate them to a salvation army or other charity if they are at all reusable. otherwise just pitch them into a recycling bag and let the refuse people sort it out. burning causes toxic fumes from plastic.
2006-11-26 21:41:35 · answer #9 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't burn them. The fumes could be toxic.
2006-11-26 22:17:17 · answer #10 · answered by Papa John 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋